Cher (born Cherilyn Sarkisian; May 20, 1946) is an American singer, actress… Read Full Bio ↴Cher (born Cherilyn Sarkisian; May 20, 1946) is an American singer, actress and television personality. Often referred to by the media as the "Goddess of Pop", she has been described as embodying female autonomy in a male-dominated industry. Cher is known for her distinctive contralto singing voice and for having worked in numerous areas of entertainment, as well as adopting a variety of styles and appearances throughout her six-decade-long career.

Cher gained popularity in 1965 as one-half of the folk rock husband-wife duo Sonny & Cher after their song "I Got You Babe" peaked at number one on the US and UK charts. Together they sold 40 million records worldwide. Her solo career was established during the same time, with the top-ten singles "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" and "You Better Sit Down Kids". She became a television personality in the 1970s with her CBS shows; first The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour, watched by over 30 million viewers weekly during its three-year run, and then the namesake Cher. She emerged as a fashion trendsetter by wearing elaborate outfits on her television shows.

While working on television, Cher released the US Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves", "Half-Breed", and "Dark Lady", becoming the female artist with the most number-one singles in United States history at the time. After her divorce from Sonny Bono in 1975, she released the disco album Take Me Home (1979) and earned $300,000 a week for her 1979–1982 concert residency in Las Vegas.

In 1982, Cher made her Broadway debut in the play Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean and starred in its film adaptation. She subsequently garnered critical acclaim for her performances in films such as Silkwood (1983), Mask (1985), The Witches of Eastwick (1987), and Moonstruck (1987), the last of which won her the Academy Award for Best Actress. She then revived her music career by recording the rock-inflected albums Cher (1987), Heart of Stone (1989), and Love Hurts (1991), all of which yielded successful singles such as "I Found Someone", "If I Could Turn Back Time", and "Love and Understanding". Cher contributed to the soundtrack for her next film, Mermaids (1990), which spawned the UK number-one single "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)". She made her directorial debut with a segment in the abortion-themed anthology If These Walls Could Talk (1996).

Cher reached a new commercial peak in 1998 with the dance-pop album Believe, whose title track topped the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1999 and became the biggest-selling single of all time by a female artist in the UK. It features pioneering use of Auto-Tune to distort her vocals, known as the "Cher effect". Her 2002–2005 Living Proof: The Farewell Tour became one of the highest-grossing concert tours of all time, earning $250 million. In 2008, she signed a $60 million deal to headline the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas for three years. During the 2010s, she landed starring roles in the films Burlesque (2010) and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018) and released studio albums Closer to the Truth (2013) and Dancing Queen (2018), both of which debuted at number three on the Billboard 200.

Having sold 100 million records, Cher is one of the world's best-selling music artists. Her achievements include a Grammy Award, an Emmy Award, an Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, the Billboard Icon Award, and awards from the Kennedy Center Honors and the Council of Fashion Designers of America. She is the only artist to date to have a number-one single on a Billboard chart in six consecutive decades, from the 1960s to the 2010s. Aside from music and acting, she is noted for her political views, social media presence, philanthropic endeavors, and social activism, including LGBT rights and HIV/AIDS prevention.

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Say What
Cher Lyrics

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Baby ain't been coming around, no
As much as he used to
If there's something going down then I better know
'Cause I don't wanna lose him

Must have something to tell me
I'm not sure I wanna know
Sooner or later that's one thing

I'll have to know

Say what's on your mind, tell me what you got
Baby, do you want me or not?
Don't be so unkind by putting me on the spot
Baby, do you want me or not?

Now I'm coming on over
Just to talk to you face to face
I may not be sober
But who is in this case

Don't you think that I got the right to
Know if your loving is true?
I don't mean to spook or excite you
What should I do?

Say what's on your mind, tell me what you got
Baby, do you want me or not?
Don't be so unkind by putting me on the spot
Baby, do you want me or not?

What's come over you
What in the world are you trying to do to me, baby?
Feel something, say something, baby
We're taking about

Say what's on your mind, tell me what you got
Baby, do you want me or not?
Don't be so unkind by putting me on the spot
(Do you want me?)
Baby, do you want me or not?

Say what's on your mind, tell me what you got
Baby, do you want me or not?
Don't be so unkind by putting me on the spot

(Do you want me?)
Baby, do you want me or not?

Overall Meaning

In Cher's song "Say What's on Your Mind," the singer is dealing with the uncertainty of her partner's feelings towards her. She notices that her partner hasn't been spending as much time as they used to, and suspects that something might be wrong. She expresses her fear of losing her partner and her desperation to know the truth. She implores her partner to say what's on their mind, to let her know if they truly want to be with her or not, so she can move on if necessary.

The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and honesty. The singer is willing to confront her partner about their feelings, even if it means potentially facing rejection. She asserts her right to know the truth and not be left in the dark. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the urgency of her desire to know her partner's true intentions.

The song itself is a pop rock ballad that showcases Cher's powerful vocals. It was released as the second single from her studio album "Heart of Stone" in 1989. The song was written by Diane Warren, a prolific songwriter who has written hits for numerous artists, including Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, and Aerosmith. The song was a moderate success, peaking at #59 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reaching the top 40 in several other countries.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby ain't been coming around, no
My significant other has not been spending as much time with me lately

As much as he used to
They used to spend more time together before, but now that doesn't happen

If there's something going down then I better know
If there is something happening in my relationship, I need to know about it

'Cause I don't wanna lose him
I'm afraid of losing my significant other to something that is happening

Must have something to tell me
My significant other has some information that they need to share with me

I'm not sure I wanna know
I am hesitant to hear what my significant other has to say

Sooner or later that's one thing
Eventually, I'm going to find out what is going on

I'll have to know
In order to keep my relationship intact, I need to find out what is happening

Say what's on your mind, tell me what you got
Please tell me what is on your mind and what you have to say

Baby, do you want me or not?
Please clarify if you still want to be in a relationship with me or not

Don't be so unkind by putting me on the spot
Please don't be harsh on me by asking me to make a decision right away

Now I'm coming on over
I'm coming to meet my significant other in person

Just to talk to you face to face
I prefer having a personal conversation

I may not be sober
I may not be completely sober, but I still want to talk to you

But who is in this case
But this doesn't change the fact that I need to talk to you

Don't you think that I got the right to
I believe that I have the right to know about my significant other's true feelings

Know if your loving is true?
I want to know if my significant other still loves me

I don't mean to spook or excite you
I hope that asking you these questions doesn't scare or cause any emotional reaction from you

What should I do?
Please guide me on how to navigate our relationship

What's come over you
I want to know what has suddenly changed in my significant other's behavior

What in the world are you trying to do to me, baby?
I am not sure about the intentions behind my significant other's changes, and I am afraid how it will affect me

Feel something, say something, baby
If you are feeling something, please express it to me, don't keep it bottled up

Say what's on your mind, tell me what you got
Please express your true feelings and thoughts

Baby, do you want me or not?
Please be honest about your feelings towards me

Don't be so unkind by putting me on the spot
Please do not pressure me for an answer right away

Baby, do you want me or not?
I need to know if you still want a relationship with me

Say what's on your mind, tell me what you got
Please be honest and open with me

Baby, do you want me or not?
Please don't leave me second-guessing about our relationship

Don't be so unkind by putting me on the spot
Please take this conversation seriously, I need to know the truth

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